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Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue says open-source AI is vital for US innovation and the US risks losing the AI race to China if it falls behind in open source (Clément Delangue/VentureBeat)
https://venturebeat.com/ai/why-open-source-ai-became-an-american-…

Why open-source AI became an American national priority
To reflect democratic principles, AI must be built in the open. If the U.S. wants to lead the AI race, it must lead the open-source AI race.

DNC chair says Democrats will start process of setting 2028 primary calendar this month (Sarah Fortinsky/The Hill)
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5434223-dnc-chair-says-democrats-will-start-process-of-setting-2028-primary-calendar-this-month/
http://www.memeorandum.com/250803/p54#a250803p54

Entrevista a Daniel Matamala: “La élite política cree que puede manejar a los líderes autoritarios, y estos lo primero que hacen es destruir a esa élite”.
https://www.latercera.com/mundo/notici…

This piece came out a month ago and yet this is the first time I have seen it....
"US contractors say their colleagues are firing live ammo as Palestinians seek food in Gaza"
https://apnews.com/article/palestinian

Two US contractors describe chaos and gunfire as Palestinians seek food in Gaza
American contractors guarding aid distribution sites in Gaza are using live ammunition and stun grenades as hungry Palestinians scramble for food, according to accounts and videos obtained by The Associated Press. Two U.S. contractors, speaking to the AP on condition of anonymity because they were revealing their employers’ internal operations, said they were coming forward because they were disturbed by what they considered dangerous and irresponsible practices. The contractor who provided t…

Netflix series hits Cowboys’ highs https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2025/jul/03/netflix-series-hits-cowboys-highs/

🤑 Inequality and the Strategic Use of Clientelism in Divided Democracies
#research

Don't usually weigh in on L.A. stuff but if it's not safe to build 7 duplexes there, then it's not safe to rebuild 5,000 single-family homes there. Make up your mind, Newsom and Bass.
https://laist.com/news/housing-homeles

LA mayor bans duplexes in Palisades burn zone after getting permission from governor
Following uproar from homeowners and local elected leaders, a state law allowing denser housing in single-family areas will no longer apply to the Pacific Palisades.

Labor Day: Bigger Than Ever 17x17K Rally!
📍 El Camino Real, Santa Clara to Redwood City.
🗓️ Monday, Sept 1 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
https://tinyurl.com/historic17x17k

From Santa Clara to Redwood City: Historic 17x17k Rally on El Camino Real · May Day Strong
DEFEND OUR DEMOCRACY AND SAY NO TO FASCISM. Note: the "contact organization" link on the right of this page DOES NOT go to us!! Do not reach out that way, as we will not get it. ONCE YOU REGISTER, you will be able to connect with us directly with questions and comments!! To find a place to stand, you must sign yourself up for a segment, at signup.com: https://tinyurl.com/17x17ksegmentsignup. We cannot assign a spot for you, we really need you register yourself on this other site to get accur…

An initiative aimed at boosting Democrats online offers influencers up to $8,000 a month to push the party line.
All they have to do is keep it secret
—and agree to restrictions on their content.
https://www.wired.com/story/dark-money-group-secre…

A Dark Money Group Is Secretly Funding High-Profile Democratic Influencers
An initiative aimed at boosting Democrats online offers influencers up to $8,000 a month to push the party line. All they have to do is keep it secret—and agree to restrictions on their content.